Respect Our Communities Act

Hozzl · 2026-06-18T22:31:23Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8984 Respect Our Communities Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/18/2026, 10:31 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8984

H.R. 8984, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 21, 2026, aims to prevent the Department of Homeland Security from building, acquiring, renovating, or operating new processing sites or detention centers without implementing a system for public feedback, establishing formal agreements with State and local authorities, and notifying Congress in advance about such activities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8984

Bill HR 8984 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8984 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8984's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability. as of May 22, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8984

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8984

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Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8984

To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.